Ponda Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ponda Tehsil has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,830) with 85.49 k (85,492) males and 80.34 k (80,338) females.The sex ratio in Ponda is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ponda Tehsil is 15.79 k (15,785) which is 9.52% of Ponda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ponda Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ponda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the North Goa District in the state of GOA in India.
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Ponda Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ponda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,79,640), indicating a 8.33% increased from Ponda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.06 k, and the estimated female population is 87.56 k.
Ponda Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ponda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.81 Lac (1,80,546), projecting a 8.87% increased from Ponda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.52 k, and the estimated female population is 88.12 k.
Ponda Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ponda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,705), accounting for 83.64% of the Ponda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 71.64 k (71,643), and the Hindu female population is around 67.06 k (67,062).
Ponda Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Ponda Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 14.01 k (14,010), accounting for 8.45% of the Ponda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 6.86 k (6,857), and the Christian female population is around 7.15 k (7,153).
Ponda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,38,705 | 83.64% |
| Christian | 14,010 | 8.45% |
| Muslim | 12,542 | 7.56% |
| Religion not stated | 196 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 132 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 132 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 92 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 21 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPonda Urban Population
The Urban population of Ponda Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,03,651), with 54.01 k (54,013) being males and 49.64 k (49,638) being females, making up 62.5% of the Ponda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Ponda Rural Population
The Rural population of Ponda Tehsil is 62.18 k (62,179), with 31.48 k (31,479) being males and 30.70 k (30,700) being females, making up 37.5% of the Ponda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Ponda Literacy Rate
Ponda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ponda Tehsil is 93.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ponda Tehsil is 84.58 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ponda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.31%, while in the rural regions of Ponda Tehsil, it is around 87.39%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ponda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.21 | 93.56 | 84.58 |
| Urban Area | 90.31 | 94.08 | 86.18 |
| Rural Area | 87.39 | 92.67 | 82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ponda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.46 | 94.01 | 84.6 |
| Christian | 90.85 | 94.62 | 87.26 |
| Muslim | 84.13 | 87.29 | 80.45 |
| Religion not stated | 92.59 | 96.63 | 87.67 |
Ponda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ponda Tehsil is 1.93 k (1,925) with 969 (969) males and 956 (956) females, which is 1.16% of Ponda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Ponda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ponda Tehsil is 27.60 k (27,599) with 13.55 k (13,548) males and 14.05 k (14,051) females, which is 16.64% of Ponda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ponda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 920 |
| Rural Area | 976 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ponda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 937 |
| Christian | 1044 |
| Muslim | 877 |
| Religion not stated | 832 |
Ponda Area & Households
The Total Area of Ponda Tehsil is 292.78 Square KM, with a population density of 566 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ponda Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Ponda Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Ponda Tehsil are 38.35 k(38,349).
Ponda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ponda Tehsil, there are about 69.12 k (69,117) workers, making up nearly 41.68% of the Ponda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.53 k (50,527) are male workers, and about 18.59 k (18,590) are female workers.
Ponda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,640) | 8.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,546) | 8.87% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,451) | 9.42% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,244) | 9.9% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,036) | 10.38% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,828) | 10.85% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,621) | 11.33% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,300) | 11.74% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,979) | 12.15% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,658) | 12.56% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,224) | 12.9% | 0.34 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,903) | 13.31% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,583) | 13.72% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ponda Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.89 Lac (1,88,583), with a male population of 96.09 k (96,093) and a female population of 92.45 k (92,450). This reflects a total growth of 13.72% from Ponda Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.